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Portulaca grandiflora, double-flowered type
Double‑Petaled Portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora)
Fleshy low stems with double flowers. Keep the crown out of taller plants' shade.
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All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Double‑Petaled Portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora) · Portulaca grandiflora, double-flowered type
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Full sun
- Habit
- Water-storing succulent
- Character
- Fleshy low stems with double flowers
- Root medium
- Fast-draining succulent mix
- Display
- Flowers and sculptural stems
- Supplied size
- 20–25 cm including pot
Hong Kong growing tips
- Sun access
- Keep the crown out of taller plants' shade
- Rainy weeks
- Let the root mix dry between waterings
- Rain shelter
- Keep long wet spells off the root pot
- Root drying
- Let the mix dry appropriately before watering
- Acclimation
- Increase sun exposure gradually
- Pot choice
- Choose drainage, not a sealed decorative bowl
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with full sun, allowing room for the plant to grow.
- Use fast-draining succulent mix. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Keep the crown out of taller plants' shade.
Care in Hong Kong
- Rainy weeksLet the root mix dry between waterings
- Rain shelterKeep long wet spells off the root pot
- Root dryingLet the mix dry appropriately before watering
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
Aloe Vera
Sculptural fleshy leaves contrast with finer growth; place under rain shelter and water its own pot separately.
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Rosemary
Fine aromatic foliage gives a lower sunny accent; its pot needs freer drainage and longer drying intervals.
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Thyme
Low aromatic foliage works at a sunny edge; keep its drier root mix in a separate container.
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Frequently asked questions
Double‑Petaled Portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora)
Why are flowers closed in dull weather?
Portulaca flowers respond to light and may close in dull conditions. Check the growing position before adding feed.
Can I give it the same constant moisture as a fern?
No. Its fleshy growth tolerates drier intervals and needs very good drainage, especially in humid summers.
Can it stay in a water-filled outer pot?
No. Roots need drainage and drying time; empty trapped water after watering.
Does a soft leaf always need more water?
No. Check root-zone moisture first; both prolonged dryness and damaged wet roots can cause soft growth.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.